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Ethnic differences regarding life and death in the care of the frail elderly
 — a West Indian perspective
Author(s)Delrose Bennett
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 16, no 2, Spring 1997
Pagespp 44-46
KeywordsBlack Caribbean ; Terminal care ; Terminal illness ; Memory and Reminiscence ; United States of America.
AnnotationFor West Indians, death is an accepted part in the cycle of life, especially for those aged over 50. However, the younger generation is resistant to this fact. Those who have died need to be remembered, by putting up a tombstone, or keeping pictures in prominent places at home. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980129227 A
ClassmarkTKG: LV: CV: DB: 7T

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